Ironman Canada and Active Release Techniques
Posted by Kevin Rindal on Thu, Aug 25, 2011 @ 08:51 AM
Located in Okanogan Valley, just South of Lake Okanogan and North of Lake Skaha, Penticton City has hosted the Ironman Canada Triathlon for nearly 27 years. Athletes must endure a daunting 3.8K swim (2.4 miles), 180K bike (112 miles), and 42K run (26.2 miles). The swim kicks it off with a mass start—then it’s every man or woman for themselves.
The first triathlon in Penticton was in 1983, where 23 athletes competed for the title. The winner, Mike Wagstaff of New Zealand, finished with a time of 10:41:51. There was only one woman competitor, Diane Lynch, who finished with a time of 15:36:47. To date, Thomas Hellreigel holds the course record for men with a whopping 8:09:53, and Erin Baker holds the women’s course record at 9:05:28
For the third year in a row, our office will be headed to Canada in order to work on athletes offering Active Release Technique. We will also be cheering the athletes on while racing! Dr. Kevin Rindal participated in the Ironman Race last year, but will be offering healthcare services to athletes this year.
For the 2011 event, there are over 3,000 athletes confirmed to race. The strength and endurance these athletes exhibit is impressive, but we know that the hard work really started after they signed up over a year ago. Training for an Ironman requires persistence, dedication and courage.
As mentioned, Dr. Kevin Rindal, seattle chiropractor, will be providing Active Release Technique for athletes. Active Release Technique (ART) by a certified provider can give relief to persistent and painful conditions that other treatments have not been able to successfully treat. This is a new, but commonly used technique for many athletes participating in these high-endurance triathlon events that provoke athletic and repetitive stress injuries. Here’s a little taste of how and why it works:
So how does it work? Myofascial adhesions often develop through repetitive damage to muscle and or soft tissue over time (Often provoked by triathlon-related events, and injuries such as “Runner’s Knee”, Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic Low Back Pain, and many more). As these adhesions develop, if left untreated, they can lead to painful muscle tissue, “entrapment”, or change in the normal biomechanics of the spine and extremities. They eventually cause less flexibility in muscles, ligaments, and tendons—all of which stabilize joints—which can lead to other structures being over-used and injured. ART treats the underlying issue first, which helps to restore your body’s normal biomechanics and joint motion, and prevents future injuries.
Because it is an important step of the recovery process, we are thrilled to be involved in the Ironman Canada Triathlon as more than just spectators. Visit our website for more information on how ART can help you! www.inhealthseattle.com
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Kevin Rindal, Seattle Chiropractor at DrRindal@InHealthSeattle.com.